Why Flowers/Flower Talk

Flower

According to research conducted in Rutgers by Jeannette Haviland-Jones Ph.D., Professor of Psychology at Rutgers and lead researcher on the study :

Flowers have an immediate impact on happiness.
Flowers triggers happy emotions, heightens feelings of life satisfaction and affects social behaviour in postive manner far beyond what is normally believed.
Flowers have a long-term positive effect on moods. Specifically, study reported feeling less depressed, anxious and agitated after receiving flowers, and demonstrated a higher sense of enjoyment and life satisfaction.
Flowers make intimate connections. The presence of flowers led to increase contact with family and friends.
Living with flowers can provide a boost of energy, happiness and enthusiasm at work.
Expressed " true" or " excited" smiles upon receiving flowers, demonstrating extraordinary delight and gratitude. This reaction is universal, occurring in all age groups.

Flower Talk

Meaning of Flowers

Flowers are given for all occasions and for many reasons. Basically they are given to convey thoughtfulness and love or to express feelings which words are unable to convey. Individuals have their own special meanings attached to flowers. The following are some suggestions:

No of stalk of roses

Meaning

A single bloom of red rose

love at first sight or "I still love you"

2 roses

mutual feelings

3 roses

"I love you"

7 roses

"I'm infatuated with you"

9 roses

"We'll be together forever"

10 roses

"You are perfect"

11 roses

"You are My Treasured One"

12 roses

"Be mine!"

13 roses

"Friends forever"

15 roses

"I'm truly sorry"

20 roses

"I'm truly sincere towards you"

21 roses

"I'm dedicated to you"

24 roses

"Forever yours"

25 roses

Congratulations

36 roses

"Remembering our romantic times"

40 roses

"My genuine love for you"

50 roses

Unconditional love

99 roses

"I will love you all the days of my life"

101 roses

"I'm completely devoted to you"

108 roses

"Will you marry me?"

999 roses

"I love you till the end of time"

Flower

Meaning

Acacia

Concealed Love; Beauty in Retirement; Chaste Love

Ambrosia

Your Love is Reciprocated

Amaryllis

Pride; Pastoral Poetry

Amaryllis/Hippeastrum

I am proud of you; pride

Anemone

Forsaken

Anemone/Mona Lisa

I don't want to lose you

Anthurium, Red

You work to get where you are

Anthurium, White

Think of me

Arbutus

Thee Only Do I Love

Aster

Symbol of Love, Daintiness

Aster China

Variety is the spice of life

Azalea

Take Care of Yourself for Me; Temperance; Fragile Passion; Chinese Symbol of Womanhood

Bachelor Button

Single Blessedness

Begonia

Beware

Bells Of Ireland

Good Luck

Bellflower / Campanula

Gratitude

Bird of Paradise Flower

Freedom, Good perspective

Bittersweet

Truth

Butterfly Orchid

You are always on my mind

Bluebell

Humility

Cactus

Endurance

Camellia, Pink

Longing for you

Camellia, Red

You're a Flame in My Heart

Camellia, White

You're Adorable

Carnation, General

Fascination; Woman Love

Carnation, Pink

I'll Never Forget You; Motherly love

Carnation, Red

My Heart Aches For You; Admiration; I hold you in high esteem; respect

Carnation, Purple

Capriciousness

Carnation, Solid Color

Yes

Carnation, Striped

No; Refusal; Sorry I Can't Be With You; Wish I Could Be With You

Carnation, White

Sweet and Lovely; Innocence; Pure Love; Woman's Good Luck Gift

Carnation, Yellow

You Have Disappointed Me; Rejection; Enjoy the moment

Cattail

Peace; Prosperity

Celosia

Fortune

Chrysanthemum, General

You're a Wonderful Friend; Cheerfulness and Rest

Chrysanthemum, White

Truth

Chrysanthemum, Yellow

Slighted Love

Crocus

Cheerfulness

Cyclamen

Don't lose faith in me

Cypress

Mourning

Cyclamen

Resignation and Good-bye

Daffodil

Regard; Unrequited Love; You're the Only One; The Sun is Always Shining when I'm with You

I am worthy of you; spiritual love; Innocence and Purity;
I am Worthy of You; You're Heavenly; Secrecy and Silence

Rose, White & Red

We are not separable; unity

Rose, White & Red Mixed

Unity; Flower Emblem of England

Rose, White-Dried

Death is Preferable to Loss of Virtue

Rose, Yellow

I am not worthy of your love; Decrease of Love; Jealousy; Try to Care

Rose, Bridal

Happy Love

Rose, Dark Crimson

Mourning

Rose, Hibiscus

Delicate Beauty

Rose, Leaf

You May Hope

Rose, Tea

I'll Remember Always

Rose, Thornless

Love at First Sight

Roses, Bouquet of Mature

Blooms Gratitude

Roses, Single Full Bloom

I Love You; I Still Love You

Rosebud

Beauty and Youth; A Heart Innocent of Love

Rosebud, Red

Pure and Lovely

Rosebud, White

Girlhood

Rosebud, Moss

Confessions of Love

Scabiosa

Admiration

Scilla

Forgive & forget

Snapdragon

Please don't misunderstand

Snowball/Viburnum

Commitment

Spider Flower

Elope with Me

Stock

Lasting beauty

Sunflower

Adoration

Sweet Pea

Delicate pleasures

Smilax

Loveliness

Snapdragon

Deception; Gracious Lady

Stephanotis

Happiness in Marriage; Desire to Travel

Stock

Bonds of Affection; Promptness; You'll Always Be Beautiful to Me

Sweetpea

Good-bye; Departure; Blissful Pleasure; Thank You for a Lovely Time

Tulip, Cream

I will love you forever

Tulip, Red

Declaration of love; Believe Me; Declaration of Love

Tulip, Yellow

I am hopelessly in love; There's Sunshine in Your Smile

Tulip, General

Perfect Lover; Frame; Flower Emblem of Holland

Tulip, Variegated

Beautiful Eyes

Veronica

Fidelity

Violet

Modesty

Violet, Blue

Watchfulness; Faithfulness; I'll Always Be True

Violet, White

Let's Take a Chance

Waratah

Prosperity

Willow

Bravery & humanity Zinnia Thoughts of absent friends

Zinnia, Magenta

Lasting Affection

Zinnia, Mixed

Thinking (or In Memory) of an Absent Friend

Zinnia, Scarlet

Constancy

Zinnia, White

Goodness

Zinnia, Yellow

Daily Remembrance

Flower Tip/Care

Tips for Fresh Bouquet & Floral Arrangement Most floral foam is used on floral arrangement , just make sure it has plenty of clear & fresh water. Place your arrangement in a cool place and avoid direct sunlight.

Do you know that flowers go on living after they are cut & if you follow our tips they will last ever longer.

Top Tips For Cut Flower Care
The Flowers & Plants Association recommends the following simple tips, based on the latest extensive scientific research, to ensure that your flowers last longer and look lovelier:

Make sure vases are very clean.
Change the water in the flower vase every day
Use fresh lukewarm water with commercial cut flower food added.
Strip all leaves below the water level.
Take at least 3cm (1") off all stems, making a slanted cut with a sharp knife or very sharp scissors.
Avoid direct sunlight, TV set, heat, or draughts which can shorten flowers' lives.
Remove all leaves which will be below water line. This prevents the leaves from decaying and keeps the water cleaner and the stem free flowing.
Add the right amount of fresh flower food to water. Fresh flower food hydrates and nourishes flowers.
Flowers such as roses, sunflowers, tulips, cut an inch at the end of the flower stem every day.
Keep flowers away from fruit and remove faded flowers as they occur.
Top up the water regularly and add flower food in proportion.
After purchase do not allow the flowers to remain out of water too long. ( If travelling with your flower for a long time could wrap the ends of the flowers with wet tissue)

Birth Flower
Do you know that every birth month has its birth flower/flowers and colours with specific meaning? Find out what is your birth flower and what does it mean!

While every flower has a wonderful story to tell, the rose stands alone in its abundant history and color meaning. So much so that we couldn’t resist giving it a little preferential treatment and dedicating a separate space to its rich symbolism.

Used for hundreds of years to convey messages without words, roses have long been a symbol of confidentiality - the Latin expression sub rosa (literally "under the rose") means something told in secret.

Regardless of color, their unique beauty and subtle fragrance convey a message guaranteed to elicit delight from the recipient and envy from others. If you’re looking for a way to add a little extra sentiment to your silent message of affection, we’ve put together a list of the meanings associated with the different colors of roses.

RED

There’s nothing secret about the red rose’s symbolism of love. Valentine’s Day would hardly exist without this bold and dramatic bloom. The ultimate symbol of romantic love and enduring passion, the red roses also conveys respect and the creative spirit of love. Representing true love stronger than thorns, the red rose is known universally as the lover’s rose.

WHITE

Representing, humility, purity and innocence, the white rose - often referred to as the bridal rose - is associated with young love. Also symbolizing truth and reverence, it sends a message of loyalty and says "I am worthy of you."

YELLOW

While in Victorian times, the yellow rose symbolized jealousy, today it represents friendship, joy and caring. A bouquet of these sun-filled blossoms conveys warmth, gladness and affection.

With their warm, vibrant tones, orange roses symbolize enthusiasm and desire. If you’re looking for a way to express admiration and attraction - with an underlying message of passion and excitement - then send a bouquet filled with these fiery blooms.

LILAC & PURPLE

Thought to be almost mystical in nature, with symbolism tied to enchantment, desire and even proceeding cautiously, it’s not surprising that lilac and purple roses send a message of love at first sight, A great Valentine flower.

MULTI-COLORED ROSES

In some instances - usually when mixing red with another color rose - you can send additional messages with your choice of bouquet. For example, a combination of red and yellow roses conveys gaiety and happiness, while a mix of red and white roses symbolizes unity.